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X800 BJW

2004 Jaguar XK8

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

110,294 mi
Last recorded110,294 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Jaguar XK859,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX800 BJW
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 110,294 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 102,707 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2024 102,707 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 100,641 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jul 2023 100,630 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2022 93,386 miles

undersealed all over the car

Pass 19 Jul 2021 90,399 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Most pipes front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim almost to low and won’t adjust up

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Back of both sill within prescribed area of subframe A frame mountings .. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2021 90,394 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Most pipes front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim almost to low and won’t adjust up

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Back of both sill within prescribed area of subframe A frame mountings .. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 87,012 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Starting to corrode in places. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Mar 2020 87,000 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced rear subframe mount corroded and holed, cracked (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 85,791 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 84,460 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 81,837 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

General condition of subfrrames and floorpan very surface rusty

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearward vee mount bush split one side (2.4.G.2)

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2017 81,835 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing lower trunion bearing has exessive play (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

General condition of subfrrames and floorpan very surface rusty

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearward vee mount bush split one side (2.4.G.2)

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2016 76,926 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 66,979 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Nov 2012 66,979 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 61,447 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 57,024 miles

cut in nearside front tyre outer sidewall note has been repaired(glued) thus unable to see if cords or ply visible,recommend further inspection

engine low coolant warning light on dash display,recommend inspection

Fail 5 Jul 2010 57,016 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

NOTE due to excessive movement in nearside front suspension components possible slight play in other components,(will confirm on retest)

cut in nearside front tyre outer sidewall note has been repaired(glued) thus unable to see if cords or ply visible,recommend further inspection

engine low coolant warning light on dash display,recommend inspection

Pass 21 Aug 2009 52,765 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 43,497 miles

offside front tyre slightly worn outer edge

Fail 4 Aug 2008 43,496 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

offside front tyre slightly worn outer edge

Fail 1 Aug 2008 43,433 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 33,990 miles

near side front headlamp jet wash cover missing

How Reliable is the Jaguar XK8?

Based on 236,376 MOT tests across 12,687 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
1,961
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
12,687
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,041
Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,072
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 3,307
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,238
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault 2,953
Full Jaguar XK8 reliability report

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X800 BJW is a 2004 Jaguar XK8 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 2004 Jaguar XK8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 59,923 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Jaguar XK8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,041 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X800 BJW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar XK8 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 22 years old, this Jaguar XK8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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X800 BJW is a 2004 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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